Culture
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January 31- Chinese New Year
many people clean their homes to "sweep away bad luck"
decorate with flowers (lotus) and candy
sacrifice to the kitchen God
have a traditional dinner with rice for harmony and red chilies for good luck


May 5- Children's day
often celebrated by teaching children various activities
schools even organize events designed to send clear messages to children

http://www.wikihow.com/Celebrate-Chinese-New-Year




Customsit is very important to always look people in the eyes to show respect (especially in buisness)
Handshakes are accepted
Eating on the go is rude
it is important to bring a wrapped gift to an event you were invited to
in Singapore chewing gum is illegal


http://traveltips.usatoday.com/customs-southeast-asia-17234.html